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Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27What Does The Text Reveal?

There are only 2 kinds of builders “To live is to build” Eventually the structure of one’s

life begins to take shape One is either “foolish” or “wise”

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27What Does The Text Reveal?

There are only 2 kinds of foundationsShifting Sand

Foolish builder had no thoughts, plans Quick results…as little effort as possible No need for foundation…always sunny

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27What Does The Text Reveal?

There are only 2 kinds of foundationsSolid Rock

Took great pains to find Lk 6:48 Had to be laborious…time

consuming Wasted effort according to the fool

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27What Does The Text Reveal?

There are only 2 kinds of foundationsSolid Rock

Didn’t just build to have a house to live in

Built for the coming storms Foundation necessary…sun wouldn’t last

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27What Does The Text Reveal?

There are only 1 storm No difference between vv. 25, 27 Everyone subject to the same

“storm” Foolish cannot claim their “storm”

is worse than what others endure

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27What Does The Text Reveal?

There are only 1 storm Before the storm, both houses

appear the same…both successful What distinguishes the 2 builders?

Foundation? NO Storm? YES

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27What Makes A Builder

“Foolish?” He doesn’t have faith – he

believes everything will remain the same He never plans for “certain” storms 2

Pet 3:4 2 Cor 4:3-4 2 Thess 2:10-12 cp. 1 Thess 2:13

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“Foolish?” He has faith – he just doesn’t

want to be inconvenienced Why do all that digging when lesser

efforts will suffice? 1 Kings 12:25-29 2 Kings 5:10-12

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27What Makes A Builder

“Foolish?” He has faith – he just refuses

to look ahead Short-sightedness always has to

dig itself out from underneath the rubble 2 Pet 1:5-11

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27What Makes A Builder “Wise?”

He searches for the rock Lk 6:48 Implied is the deliberate search for

solid, unmovable rock The rock won’t be found where the

Lord did not intend for him to build

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“Wise?” He searches for the rock Lk

6:48 When he deliberately places

himself in the presence of sin, he’s building on the sand

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27What Makes A Builder

“Wise?” He doesn’t just listen…he acts

This is the only difference between the wise & foolish builder

Faith will show itself in actionJas 1:21-25

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27What Makes A Builder “Wise?”

He sticks to the blueprints A good example 1 Cor 3:9-13 If it works for God’s house, it will also

work for his own “house” “Master builder” = arkitekton v. 10

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27What Makes A Builder

“Wise?” He sticks to the blueprints

God always places a high premium on His plan and man’s faithfulness to it Heb 8:5 Col 3:17 Mt 7:21-23

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27What Makes A Builder “Wise?”

He tears down & rebuilds if necessary Repentance is sometimes needed if

he didn’t do right the first time Better to tear it down & rebuild than

to stay put and let the storm destroy you

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27Closing Thoughts

“Sand Builders” No time for planning…enjoy the

present Only effort expended is for

present benefits now If not visible now…not interested

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27Closing Thoughts

“Rock Builders” No time for shallow fun…must

plan for the future Heb 11:25

They want what is real…not false that won’t really last

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27Closing Thoughts

“Rock Builders” No effort is too much trouble

to expend They make sure their homes

will survive the coming storms

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The storms are coming…

…which builder are you?

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